If Life Gives You Lemons

If Life Gives You Lemons is a 2018 Italian drama film written and directed by Ciro D'Emilio, in his directorial debut. It premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival.

Cast

Anna Foglietta as Miriam
Giampiero De Concilio as Antonio Improta
Massimo De Matteo as Astarita
Lorenzo Sarcinelli as Stefano Caccialepre
Biagio Forestieri as Mister Colasanti
Giuseppe Cirillo as Peppe Lambiase
Fabio De Caro as Carlo
Franco Pinelli as Mimmo Rea
Alessia Quaratino as Claudia

Production

The film was produced by Lungta Film in collaboration with Rai Cinema. It was shot between Naples, Salerno and Scafati.

Release

The film premiered at the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival, in the Orizzonti sidebar. It was released on Italian cinemas on 29 November 2018.

Reception

For her performance Anna Foglietta won the Nastro d'Argento for best actress and was nominated for the David di Donatello in the same category. The film was awarded the Prix CICAE at the Annecy Italian Film Festival.